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Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label clothing. Show all posts

Friday, July 01, 2011

"Eternal Teenager Syndrome" or "All the Girls Are Doing It, So Why Can't We?"

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Hey!

I've decided to do an outfit post, but it's not because I think I dress particularly exciting or trendy. My wardrobe consists of mostly neutral colors, and I don't really wear accessories. If I find something that I really love, I may wear it constantly for a week or two. This is how boys work. We find something we like, and tend to stick with it. That being said, I think that doing outfit posts may make me a little more conscious of the things that I do throw on.

One of my favorite men's fashion blogs (remember, we are using the term loosely) is An Affordable Wardrobe. Giuseppe is my fashion icon. He has a well curated collection of thrifted clothing that fits well and doesn't cross the line. When I go shopping, I always think about his explanation of "eternal teenager syndrome" and how men of a certain age disregard the age appropriateness of baggy cargo shorts and a (insert mall store) tee. I never comment his blog, there is a small network of nasty "trads" who pick everything apart and I don't want to get wrapped up in that nonsense. I appreciate what he's doing. I've learned through reading his blog that dressing well doesn't necessarily mean buying a bunch of new stuff every week, but it does mean making good choices. This has boiled over into a life philosophy. "Just because something looks awesome, doesn't mean I need to have it".

Another reason why I think it's important to do more outfit post is connectivity to the blogosphere. Of course I want to continue to provide quality content and unique features, but I also want connect with my brothers and sisters out there on the 'net and prove that I am human and that I wear clothes. I've started to read a handful of new blogs, and it seems like everyone is sharing an outfit here and there and while most of them are girls in cute vintage dresses, my pal Colby Kern is proving that "the brothers are doing for themselves". You're an inspiration, guy! I think that's it's important for us boys to join in on the fun, and to prove that sometimes we can look good too.

And here's where you get to join in.
-What is your favorite thing about menswear?
-Do girls have to consider looking age appropriate?
-What are your favorite (online) men's vintage sellers?

So without further rambling, this is what I wore to work yesterday. The temperature in the store shifts from boiling to freezing throughout the day, so I need to be prepared for all weather phenomena. In addition, I rarely wear shorts but I love these to bits. I had sunglasses on, but I took them off for the picture because I felt like I was pushing it.

<3
Robbie.


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Cotton Cashmere Cardigan-GAP
The Perfect Shorts-Gap
Sloppy white Tee-Hanes
Special Edition Leather Vans

Coming Up...

-Connor the Clown
-A Work in Progress; The Bathroom.
-The First Roll of Film From My Diana Mini
-Planning and Prepping: A Braided Rug
-A Work In Progress; A Black Apple Apron

...and so much more.


Thursday, May 19, 2011

Vocabulary Lesson: "Ensemble".


This week's vocabulary lesson is inspired by the 1992 movie, "Buffy The Vampire Slayer". Long before Sarah Michelle Gellar scored a sweet weekly with her band of minions; Kristy Swanson was doing back flips in the valley. I couldn't find a suitable video clip of the scene in question, so I've painstakingly copy/pasted a portion the script:

"A stranger, walking the other way, bumps into Buffy,
doesn't stop. A man of about fifty, he is dressed
shabbily, in a wrinkled black suit and a black shirt.
He somewhat resembles a priest.

BUFFY:(continuing) Excuse much! Not rude or anything.
KIMBERLY:(calling back)Nice ensemble!
NICOLE: What a homeless.

The girls continue walking. The man stops, turns to stare
after them. His look is intense, slightly worried, his face
somewhat haggard. Intelligence shines through his eyes.
He holds himself stiffly, arms close to him, almost as if he
expected something to strike at him."

I was ten years old when I first heard the word "ensemble" and I still use it
regularly. So, thanks Joss Whedon!

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Ensemble: [ahn-sahm-buhl]

noun, French origin (1740-50).

The entire costume of an individual,

especially when all the parts are

in harmony.








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